2XU Endurance Suit - Ooohh
Jack Hughes
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My Tri Suit arrived today. I must say, I didn't know what to expect, and, after trying it on, found I was right[:)].
I've got compression tights, and a compression top or two. But this is different. Feels a lot more "compressing" and snug.
It's a medium - and probably fits OK. The chest feels a bit tighter than I expected, but not uncomfortably so.
There is a lot more padding in the seat that I was expecting - I have cycling shorts with less padding, so that is good (nether regions are still a bit tender from Sunday's long ride on the new saddle/bike).
Decided to test it out on the Turbo training (note to the world: A big undiscovered advantage of a turbo at home, compared with a bike machine at the gym, is that you can wear next to nothing! As you get the sweatiest you will ever do, outside of a sauna, this is an unexpected advantage. Unless you're doing it in the front garden of course).
It felt pretty warm after about 20 mins.
But, the whole experience of wearing it is quite something different... How shall I say this? Well, it feels more naked than naked. Let's call it "Naked Plus". I'll wear it for the race, but I would feel a bit sheepish in going out training in it! Not surprised I've never seen anyone doing that!
Side Note: The missus thought it looked OK, but a bit like a victorian bathing costume.
Anyway: Verdict: pleased so far, but will have to see what it is like in competition
@comanighttrain: I know you want to ask, but no, you can't have a picture.
I've got compression tights, and a compression top or two. But this is different. Feels a lot more "compressing" and snug.
It's a medium - and probably fits OK. The chest feels a bit tighter than I expected, but not uncomfortably so.
There is a lot more padding in the seat that I was expecting - I have cycling shorts with less padding, so that is good (nether regions are still a bit tender from Sunday's long ride on the new saddle/bike).
Decided to test it out on the Turbo training (note to the world: A big undiscovered advantage of a turbo at home, compared with a bike machine at the gym, is that you can wear next to nothing! As you get the sweatiest you will ever do, outside of a sauna, this is an unexpected advantage. Unless you're doing it in the front garden of course).
It felt pretty warm after about 20 mins.
But, the whole experience of wearing it is quite something different... How shall I say this? Well, it feels more naked than naked. Let's call it "Naked Plus". I'll wear it for the race, but I would feel a bit sheepish in going out training in it! Not surprised I've never seen anyone doing that!
Side Note: The missus thought it looked OK, but a bit like a victorian bathing costume.
Anyway: Verdict: pleased so far, but will have to see what it is like in competition
@comanighttrain: I know you want to ask, but no, you can't have a picture.
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Might be worth having a run in it as well just to check everythings ok with it. I bought mine last year and chucked on a t-shirt and a pair of shorts over the top, whilst I trained in it.
I've worn the trisuit to the Gym. Suitably camouflaged with some running gear over the top. Got a bit hot. Did a 1,000m Row, followed by a 1 mile run. Also had my running shoes on - no socks, and my new elastic lock laces. Worked a treat.
The best bit was that I did a PB on the row - and it felt a lot easier. I put that down to the compression of the tri suit. Very impressed (I've been up since about 4am - early start to get to work, finished early so back in time to get to the gym for 8pm - so certainly not "fresh").
However, although it is billed as an endurance suit - I'm not sure how practical it is to wear for events longer than an OD: Comfort, and "ease of access" The legs are long - the only way to have a toilet break, while maintaining civilised standards of decency, would be to take it off completely. As it is tight fitting, that is a relatively time consuming operation.
I myself often refer to 'religion-revealing lycra' but I'm sure it was the incomparable (and slightly worrying) conehead who coined the phrase 'skin-tight lycra with gender-enhancing panels'? [misquote ahoy! And apologies for any incorrect accreditation]
Regarding toilet breaks: I always thought that it was almost accepted that in 70.3 and IM you should just pee yourself... although how could I do that to my lovely bike????
For anything more solid, or if you can't bear to wee on your bike or trainers then I guess you just wait for the toilet cubicles (or risk a DQ in a suitably dense spot of woodland) and get naked.
Unsurprisingly there was a thread on this some time ago. I am too scared to search for it myself as it is near bedtime and I don't want nightmares. Try searching for Ironman + toilet??
I cannot see that there would be any problem with it for a middle distance apart from the inconvenience of the whole toilet arrangement-and us girls have a lot more to flash than you blokes if we nip into the nearest bushes whilst wearing it!
Going to try it in the pool over the next couple of days and then run straight after with it still wet to check for any chafing problems but I don't honestly think there will be.